How living environments affect cognitive decline after stroke
Lifespace mobility and cognitive decline after stroke
This study looks at how the places stroke survivors go and spend time in can affect their thinking skills over time, helping us understand what environments might support better brain health for older adults after a stroke.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Stanford University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stanford, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10996049 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how the physical areas where stroke survivors spend their time, known as life-space, influence their cognitive decline over time. By analyzing data from large cohorts, the study aims to understand the relationship between life-space complexity and cognitive health in older adults who have experienced a stroke. The researchers will utilize geolocation data to characterize the living environments of stroke survivors and assess their impact on cognitive function. This approach could help identify protective factors that support cognitive health post-stroke.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults aged 65 and above who have experienced a stroke.
Not a fit: Patients who are younger than 65 or have not had a stroke may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to strategies that enhance living environments to better support cognitive health in stroke survivors.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has indicated that living environments can influence cognitive function, suggesting that this study builds on established findings.
Where this research is happening
Stanford, United States
- Stanford University — Stanford, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dobrota Lai, Sylvie Diane — Stanford University
- Study coordinator: Dobrota Lai, Sylvie Diane
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.